Easy Low Carb Recipes - Lentil, Kielbasa and Garlic Stew

Easy Low Carb Recipes - Lentil, Kielbasa and Garlic Stew 

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 lb. turkey kielbasa
• 1 large onion
• 1 lb. carrots
• 4 medium stalks celery
• 5 clove garlic
• 6 c. water
• 2 can chicken broth
• 2 can diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 bag lentils
• Celery leaves for garnish

Directions

• In 8-quart saucepot, heat 2 teaspoons oil on medium until hot. Add half of kielbasa and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until browned. Transfer to medium bowl. Repeat with remaining kielbasa and 2 teaspoons oil.
• In same pot, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil on medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are golden, stirring often. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute.
• Add water, broth, tomatoes, and lentils to pot; heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, 40 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in kielbasa; heat through. Spoon half of stew into serving bowls; garnish with celery leaves. Spoon remaining into freezer-safe containers.

Tips & Techniques

• Tip: Sort through dry lentils to remove any small stones or shriveled pieces, then rinse to remove any grit.
• To reheat after thawing:
• Top of range: In covered saucepan, heat to boiling on medium, about 35 minutes, stirring often.
• Microwave oven: Heat, covered, on Low (30 percent) 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, then on High 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once.

source https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/recipes/a11837/lentil-kielbasa-garlic-stew-ghk0308/